The Thandaung Gyi Mountain Run will be happening on February 23rd, 2019. Enjoy this 23km/14 mile (just over a half-marathon distance) weekend mountain race held annually at the end of February. The race starts in Taungoo and is the course is an uphill one with spectacular mountain vistas, river and lake views along all along the way. The event is organised by the Myanmar Responsible Tourism Institute (MRTI) in conjunction with the Thandaung Gyi Tourism Development Working Group (TTDWG). A portion of the proceeds from the race are donated to community organisations and also to special socio-economic, cultural and environmental projects.